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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07
The Dynamite Air Guu,

No recent invention for use in marine
promises to accomplish such important re-
suits, as the pneumatic dynamite gun in
vented by Lieut. Zalinski, a successful ex-
pertinent with which was recently made off
Fort Lafayette at the entrance to New
York harbor An old coast survey schoon-
err was furnished by the navy department
for target, and after one OF two blank
shots had been fired to get the range, the
schooner was completely destroyed by two
shells containing So pounds of dynamite
each. The dynamite used is prepared in
the form of gelatine, and the shells are
fired from long pneumatic tube with COM
pressed air as the projectie force Lieut.
Zalinski claims that it is possible to fire 100
pounds of dynamite at "A charge, quaint
ty sufficient to destroy the biggest iron clad
ahoat.
The invention has greatly stirred up the
European powers Italy has already CON
tracted for a sample eght-inch gun to cost
S25, 900, capable of throwing 100 pounds of
dynamite one mile and commissions from
Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria,
Spain and several other countries are at
New York looking over the merits of this
new artillery. In coast defence, the gun
is almost certain to prove a most terrible
weapon against which no armed vessel
could stand No amount of netting or
anything of the sort hung about war ship
to ward off the projectile would save it
from the destructive force of the dynamite.
If all that is claimed proves true, the new
arm will revolutionize defensive warfare at
least, and this is what most concerns the
United States. few of these destructive
engines planted along the coasts would be
quite capable of taking care of the most
formidable iron clads anoat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07
The Cup WIN sInY.

The Volunteer beat the Thistle last Fri
day by almost 10 minutes of time and over
two miles of distance. The course was 20
miles to windward and return from the
Scotland lightship. During the race a
fresh WHOLESALE breeze prevailed, with a
lumpy sea. In the 2O-miles' thrash to
windward the center-board type told so
heavily against the keel that the cutter was
beaten II minutes jS4 seconds. The Thistle
redeemed herself little coming home
before the wind, by gaining minutes 80
seconds on the Volunteer The English
papers are sore over the defeat, but most
of them concede that the beat was a fair
and square one. The London Times says
the Thistle was beaten because the Volun-
teer is the better boat, and "if we the Eng
lish are to beat the Americans in their own
waters we must condescend to take "A leaf
out of their book ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07
The Central Vernon, win Obey.

A press despatch from st. Adams on
Tuesday announced that ex-Gov. Smith,
president of the Central Vermont road
had replied to the peremptory order of the
Interstate Commission with a notice to
Judge Cooley, the chairman, that the roads
on the Central Vermont line would immedi-
ately conform to the order, and that the
required changes in the tariff would be
made without delay. The traffic officers of
the roads interested were in session at Rut-
land Monday with Gov. Smith revising the
joint tariff on west-bound freight between
Boston and st. Adams and Ogdensburg
points.
The despatch adds the information that
the roads on the line say that the changes
made in the tariff will not appreciably af-
feet the earnings of the railroad companies
If this statement is correct it makes the
case so much the worse for the companies
that they did not long ago reduce their To-
cal rates and save the Vermont people from
the needless burden which the railroads
have compelled them to carry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07

The will of the late William A. Wheeler,
which is to be contested disposes of his
property as follows To Betsey Chambers,
the house keeper, $500; to DR.. Alfred
Wheeler, $4,000; to home missions, 81, 900 :
to the American board of commissioners of
foreign missions, $4,000 to the American
Bible society, $4,000 and the balance of
the estate to home missions. Several law
firms have entered notice of contest of the
will. The allegations as sworn to bv them
are First, that at the time of making the
will as alleged he was not capable of doing
so understandingly second, that he made
no will at all third that the signature to
the will is not his signature fourth, one
of the witnesses to the will, Betsev Cham
bers, is legatee. The hearing will be DC
tober II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07

Last Sunday was a day Of peculiar en-
joyment to the members Of the organization
known as the young woman's Christian
temperance union, for 1t brought 10 them a
personal acquaintance with their national
superintendent, Mrs Frances j. Barnes Of
New York, and through her they received
new inspiration 10 loftier thought, truer
living and more earnest work. Mrs Barnes
gave Bible-reading on Daughters Of the
Bible at the Congregational chapel in the
afternoon, which was followed hy an infor-
NAL conversation with such of the "Ys" as
chose to remain. In the evening she spoke
10 large audience at the Baptist church,
giving some account Of the work Of the W.
{, /. |. in general, and Of the Young won
ans branch in particular. She told how
the work first started in the city of Chicago.
and then went on to speak Of what has been
and Is now being accomplished in New
York, where the first winter but three par
Tors were open to the young ladies in which
to hold their social gatherings, while now
more parlors tmany of them in the fine
mansions ON Fifth avenue) are placed at
their disposal than they can use in single
season. Not the least interesting story re-
lated was that concerning the bows reading
room, where POO working boys gather night
~ loT pleasure ana heneht, and which grew
out of the determination Of one young lad in
luxurious home to sign a total abstinence
pledge. Recalling recent conversation
with the wife Of the President, wherein the
speaker had thanked her for so bravely
maintaining her temperance principles I'M
der circumstances not always the easiest,
Mrs. Clevelands own words IN reply were
given; Il doit because think it is right.
Mrs. Barnes has a gracious and charming
manner, together with mental and spiritual
gifts which peculiarly fit her for the official
position she occupies, and it is not too much
to say that TO those of the Brattleboro "Ys"
who met her informally, at least, her lead
ership will henceforth mean "A stronger de
termination that their influence shall be ex.
erted with ever-increasing power for
Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever
things are honest, whatsoever things are
Just, whateoever things are pure, whatso-
ever things are lovely, whatsoever things
are of good report
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07
HOME NEWS.
Meteorological Record.


Go to II. W sargeant's job shop in Harmony
block, rear OF the d. Leonard printing Office for
odd jobs of wood work Of all kinds, including
general jobbing, fancy wood work. cabinet work,
book cases, writing desks and repairs Picture
frames TO order at short notice.
FoR SALE.-A secondhand stenway square
piano, In good condition Apply to Terrace 81.
or p. o. box 49,
For No. Ashes apply to F. W. Powers, New.
bury, Vt
Photogravure, photographs etchings, frames
ana easels Mrs. S. N. CHATFIELD. Hooker Block
PICTURE FRAMEs are cheap at Clapp & Joness.
Artists materials, full stock Reduced prices
since April ist at Clapp & Jones's
ARTISTIC PICTURE FRAMING at Clapp & Joness.
Picture frames in variety at A. f. wllder's,
Also academy board. Shop open evenings tos.
Buy Picture Frames OF Geddis.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07
PERSONAL.

Mrs. c. II. Mansur and daughter have
returned to Lowell, Mass. Col and Mrs.
a. 7. Dunton and family will return to
Florida about the middle Of the month to
reopen their hotel at Clear Water. ON the
west coast, for the winter Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Campbell, who are visiting in Dunn
merston after their summer campaign at
the Hotel Kaaterskil in the Catskill mount
aims, will resume business at the Hotel
Seminole Winter Park, Orange Co., Fla.
about Nov LIST. w. Il. Phillips starts today
for Beaufort, 5. c., where he has an en-
gagement with "A mercantile house. A. Z.
Starr Of lamar City, Iowa is ON visit 10
his parents. The many friends Of Mr. j
w Cook Of West Brattleboro, who has
been seriously ill for the last two weeks at
his daughters on Pearl street, may he glad
to learn that lac is improving slowly, and
more hopes are entertained Of his recovery
D. +. Tasker and family are ut Sunapee
lake for week Capt Devens and family
are once more in their home on North Main
street after II summer spent ON the Maine
coast. A Springfield Republican item says
that Mrs. \. n. Fullerton. Miss Hill aud
Charles w. Fullerton of Chicago. accumpa-
MED by +. II. Emerson Of Brattlebnru are
ON IA months drive through the Housatonic
valley to New York, thence to Philadelphia
and Washington, through the Shenandoah
and Cumberland valleys, taking the ears at
Harrisburg 10 Chicago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07
The ~. Louis Grand Army Rneamp-


ment'
The annual encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic held at st. Louis last
week was attended by not less than 80 900
people, many of the veterans being accom-
panied by their wives and children. Some
$500 tents were pitched on the various
parks of the city, where, as well as at the
hotels, the immense throng found accom-
modations. The proceedings, held in one
of the large halls of the exposition build
ing, were of much interest. Gen. Sher-
man and many other distinguished officers
were present and addressed the veterans.
The report Of the Adiutant General showed
that the total number of members borne
ON the rolls of the order June 80 was 372,-
674, indicating an immense gain since 1880,
when the membership was only go, 834.
During the year ending last March $3.50, 1874. p
Az was expended in charity to 20. G08 indi
viduals. The committee ON pensions sub
mitted a report favoring new pension
bill The bill as drawn makes provision for
pensions to all veterans who are or NAV
hereafter become unable TO earn their own
livelihood for direct continuance of pen-
sions for widows in their own right for
an increase of the present pittance to mi
nor children, and for fathers or mothers
from any date of dependence. Such law
they claimed would at once remove fully
1900 veterans from the public almshouses
making them pensioners instead of pau-
pers, provide pensions for fully as many
more now dependent upon private charity.
and put into the general pension laws for
the hrst time, the recognition of the prin-
ciple that pensions may be granted to sur
VlVOrs of the late war without absolute
proof of disability arising from the service
proof almost impossible to procure after
the lapse of more than 20 years. The bill
is similar in general principle to that vetoed
by President Cleveland, but the obiectiona-
BILE pauper clause is omitted, making this a
disability and not dependent bin.
The committee also recommended the
passage Of a bill giving $l2 per month to
all widows Of honoraby discharged soldiers
and sailors Of the late war increased mem
sions for the severer disabilities. pensions
for the survivors Of rebel prisons increas.
ed pensions for loss Of hearing or eyesight
a reenactment Of the arrears law: an eoui
table equalization Of bounties the same
pension for the widow Of Gen Logan as is
paid 10 the widows Of Generals Thomas
and Hancock. The committees report was
adopted The encampment refused TO en-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07
THE WILMINGTON AND JACKSON.
WILLIE MAILS

The Wilmington and jacksonville stages
are now running ON their winter schedules
and their regular leaving time is at
o'clock p. NJ. On Fridays, however, the
Wilmington stage will wait until O'Clock
so as to take the local papers, and Mr.. Por-
ter, the jacksonville postmaster, informs
us that he has arranged, by correspondence
with the department, to have the Jackson
VILE stage wait until 9;30 ON Fridays for
the same purpose. Both Mr. Farnum. the
driver and Mr. Childs the Brattleboro
postmaster, cheerfully accede 10 this, and
we are & ad that the public wish and con
yenience have at last been consulted in this
matter. Hereafter, unless in exceptionaI
cases such as now and then hannen the
people on both Of these lines should receive
their papers ON the day of publication.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07
THE NEW RAILWAY POST OFFICE.

The Connecticut River new railway DOS
tai ear made its first appearance on the
road last Monday. going up in charge of
Postal Clerk II. NJ. Currier The car. as
stated IN notice of it in our columns a
month ago, is a regulation United States
postal car, such as are used on the east and
west trunk lines, built and fitted up for this
service aud carrying nothing but the mails
IL was built at the Wason car comuany's
shops in Springfield Mass, and in its con
struction and interior arrangement the
company has awaited itself of the advice
and suggestions of the railway postal ser
vice men by whom it is TO be used, and in
this way have made it model of conven-
fence and facilities for rapid work. The
car is 40 feet in length and is arranged with
the distribution tables and hanging room
for pouches III the centre, occupving the
main portion of the interior. At one end
Is the letter case arranged in semi circle.
with stove, wardrobe, wash bowl and wa
ter closet compactly arranged to occupy
the smallest possible amount of room, and
at the other end is room for storage for
empty pouches and sacks. The distributing
tables are arranged TO fold in three sections
Tor convenience in reaching the pouches
and sacks as they are wanted for delivery
the car is in brown ash, with whitewood
roof, and it is abundantly lighted with plate
glass windows besides large skylight over
the letter case. For night light six or eight
large postal car lamps are provided. The
car is painted outside to corr espond in color
with all the Connecticut River cars. and is
lettered in gilt United States Railway
Post Office"
The car 10 run opposite TO this, which is
being built 10y the Boston x Lowell com
pany, will go ON up the road about the 10th
inst
These cars to provide facilities 10 accom-
modate the rapidly growing business of this
important line have long been needed. and
that that they have at last been secured IL
largely dui to the efforts of Mr. Dame. the
superintendent of the New England division
OF the railway mail service, who appreciates
from personal knowledge the amount of
postal work which is done ON this line six
days in the week. In addition 10 the local
business which is growing very fast, espec-
lally IN the north part of this state, il is
now no uncommon thing to receive from
5000 to 1000 Canadian letters every dav
against less than as many hundreds only
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07
THE VERMONT BRATLEBORO FRIDAY OCTOBER 1887


err i'm the school in which his sister has baep
studying.
Rev James Herrck and John f. Adkins of
West Brattleboro, and Dea. G. II. Thompson,
Rev G. o. Day, Mrs f. A. Wood and Mrs.
). NJ, Reed OF this village are in attend
ance ON the annual meeting of the Ameri-
can Board at Springfield this week Rev.
and Mrs. q; F. Ihayer Of Marlboro are al
so IN attendance.
Inc letter carriers record for the last
month SHOWS That there were 1887 mail
letters collected, wv postal cards, S57 local
letters, f9i local postal cards and 1918
nne"spaPers' circulars ana packages, while
',,o;iaJ " So ue''NereI was aug
- 49, eSs uo 49, ioooi iSVOers pa
PVaoai 'aiuS oop newspapers ana circulars
II 1858 or total of j3, APO pieces handled
This is an increase Of z Oe0 niacas o,,a, 10
nu,,Ior &c ,;o,a. La...iii fsoG' V, n1
W P'oOoS h"iuIeu uurlng une Ol
days OF August.
Guantanamo ,naatin, rov. uy.l,,,.i.,.
...-..:,... i'' iSS"SO''b "'NC Neuhesuhy
evening
The party of fisherman who want Ia No,,
IonJon iii, Cuj,,,,,... wan; W l'o,'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07
The FavoriIe Line 10 CsIiforn,..

The Great Rock Island railway offers choice
OF routes beyond Missouri river on both single
and round trip tickets First-class excursions
every week. Rates as low as the lowest Trains
composed OF elegant day coaches, superb dining
cars magnificent chair cars and Pullman palace
sleeping cars For full information addr,ss N
HoLhaooK, O. 7. q p A, Chicago, nj
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07

Prof Henry Drummond of the Univers-
ity Of Edinburg said a wise and suggestive
thing when he told the Yale college stu
dents last Sunday that "a young man
should he religious as young man and not
as an old woman
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07

While rain on the east side of the noun
tain has been more than usually abundant
throughout the season, it is said that a
drought prevails in western Vermont and
many farmers have been obliged to draw
water from the lakes and rivers for their
cattle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07
Notes.


Among other articles entered for exbibi.
ton only were pair Of oxen, herd Of Io
durham cows and three pens Of swine by
Ihe Nerm0nt Asylum pair Of large
horses 10y j. H. Chamberlain a Jmoptby
old colt by D. W. Blood of Dummerston
and cows by Chas Squires of Guilford
The two mile bicycle race had three
starters Charles Crosby. Frank Taft and
d. Stolte, the latter having $50 ward,
start. Crosby won. with Taft second and
Stolte last Time 74j. The prizes were
clock, travelling bag and pair Of under
shirts
An impromptu footrace for a purse Of
80 was put in between the heats of the 2
minute race Thursday afternoon. but we
have not the names Of all the contestant.
at hand. llackett Of llinsdalc won first
money.
The First Regiment band gave concert.
from the grand stand at O'Clock each day
which were well appreciated
\ drawback, aud the only one reported
occurred ON account Of the partial failure
Of the water supply on the second dav. II
was supposed that the provision in this re.
spect was ample aud the failure was due To
some accident
The VALLEY Fair dance" given at the
Wv - nun vi lul n'lhl evening, was at
tended 10y 10 couples and was pronounced
one Of the most enjoyable parties ever held
in the hall. The First Regiment band or
chestra furnished music
The women Of the Christian Temperance
Union served excellent dinners on both
days aud were literally patronzed, their
gross receipts amounting TO $jlJ. Their
bill Of fare was varied aud the food WAS
good and abundant, but they were Obliged
n stop selling tickets for awhile THURSDAY
afternoon ON account Of the water supply
being cut Oft, as mentioned elsewhere.
a drawn rug exhibited at the fair by
Mrs j. X. Pierce Of this town was taken
from the hall 10y mistake by some person
unknown The person having it will please
return to the owner or to Mrs. W. II. Phil
iiPN's store, 50 Main street
Much praise was given by all to the Off
GERS and committees in charge for the ex-
celIent condition in which the track and
grounds were put in the limited time at
command. An especially good piece of
work was done in the extensive Job Of grad
ing on the approach to the grounds For
this especial credit is due u f. VI. Waite
and J. F. Nichols.
Premiums awarded, and not already paid.
viii be paid at the Brooks House tonight
and u morrow. All entitled b premium,
are requested % prcsent their cards prompt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07

There has been severe drought in Can
ada and smoke from forest fires has been
so dense that for several days the st. Law
renee river steamers could not leave Mon
treal 1t was this smoke which spread over
this part of New England in a thick cloud
last week The first rain came to the re
lief Of the Canadian country on Monday
evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07
The Horse Trorring.

One OF the largest and most ORDERLY
crowds ever gathered in Brattleboro viii
messed the horse trotting Thursday after
noon Every seat ON the grand stand was
occupied and the track was lined with nao-
pie Tor long distances on either side. T6era
was a good number Of entries in eaeb class
ana these comprised the best horses which
this region affords. The judges condncted
the proceedings with entire fairness md i'm
partlality everything was done decentI,,
and IN order, and nothing occurred 10 mar
the pleasure or offend the proprieties of t6s
occasion IN any respect. The racing for
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07

Another stay in the proceedings has been
granted in the case of Jacob Sharp, the
New York briber, this time by a judge of
the court of appeals. This action is an un-
usual one aud has few precedents. Much
stress has been laid ON Sharp's alleged crit
zeal condition physically, but a physician
whom District Attorney Martin sent to ex-
anime him said IL see no indications that
the prisoner is in ertremis, or that his re-
moval to Sing Sing prison in proper way
would be fatal or especially dangerous.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07

p, 81 BBernard-H Wood, Greenfield, LIST and "a
Pun s leIi lgiS Dogs, Maurice Percrl Hnsiale
Ter E l1L Bun Terrier pups, Ii Knapp list and vi
FOX Terriers dogs, II Wood list bitches II R
= vi a., 20 I a. q Black and tan Terriers Ii
iiyntihhu Isl irish Settlers rhus Mullens IT
"A lst John Mahonyy n, James Mahonel
II + Aldlich list CocEer Sualieis ~ 'y V'.
is' mas Harris a. Cocker Spaniel bitch. Her
n mlt cav ISL English pugs Miss johnson Ver.
~ bBTaglss II Buttcrtlrd isl P"ojies
"'Ss + NJ Hal LIST Dachshund Miss + NJ Hall Isl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07
The Poultry show.
The Bench show.

nc heAch snow.
The display of dogs was particnlsri,.
good, being even larger and better tbs1
that of last year, and formed a point of
special attraction to the crowd of visitors
The varieties shown included some biob
priced specimens, including st. Bernards
terriers OF half dozen kinds. Cocker
spanlels, settlers and pointers, hounds bea.
giles, poodles, pugs, etc. DR.. Geo. Walton
OF Boston as judge satisfied all exhibitors
Tools and Manufactured ArIIeIes,
Agricultural tools and articles of gener-
al manufacture occupied IA large tent near
hAhloltlon hall, and formed a feature of
more than usual interest. Messrs. Rock
wen * Sherwin were the largest exhibit
ofs, showing carriages and sleighs In a va
riety OF patterns. f, d. Williams showed
Concord wagon and two sleighs. A snrins
sleigh shown by q. n. French a Son ~
Grafton attracted much favorable noti.a
The Acme pulyerizing harrow was exhibit,
ed by I. A Chamberlin Shares barroyy
and the Yankee pillow by o. l.. Miner tba
Mudgett hay tedder by q. A. Stafford
Cooley creamer, corn planter feed cutter
stc', by the Valley Mill Co. Champion
morse rake, Climax disc harrow and Thann.
son horse hoe by j, NJ. Houghton q son If
Guiltord patent sap bucket covers bv
Newton OF Alstead, ~ H.. corn sbelier
sulky pillow, pulverizer, etc, by the Belcb,
CT Taylor Agricultural Tool Co. of Chic
oPee Falls' Exhibitions of the working of
ti ne SuIAy Pio" we're made, attracting no
h'tle interest among the farmers.
Inc judges appointed by the executive
committee to report ON the exhibit of car
i'AseS ana sleighs consider the exhibi-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-07

Largest aud best dlsplay- q I. Miner 81. "a
u hedway, g; 81, j T. Liscum. w. 49,
c1taP ple5Tbest collection, Warren Hescock 2:
NHa'les Harris i Red Astrachans, 2 h Crown,